# ZWCAD Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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ZWCAD

4.5 (18)

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Last updated November 13th, 2025

# Reviews of ZWCAD

Ease of use

4.3

Customer Service

4.1

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Kavita P.  
Consultant  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reliable and Affordable CAD software"

July 28, 2020

5.0

We are very happy with using ZWCAD for all our drawing and drafting needs. It is one of the best alternatives to AutoCAD and somehow it doesn't even slow down the machine (like how AutoCAD does). The only drawback - lack of a viewer.

Pros

ZWCAD has been the best thing that has happened to the CAD industry. It is reliable, scalable and affordable software to use when it comes our design work. Priced easily at 30% less than AutoCAD, what I like the most about this is it's compatibility with importing and exporting AutoCAD dwgs and its overall performance with basic and 3D design functions. The interface is pretty similar to AutoCAD and hence minimizes any learning curve.

Cons

They don't provide a free reader like AutoCAD. Since licenses are bound to machines, we cannot easily open our drawings in a read-only format on other machines and laptops during client discussions.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Co ceo  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We changed to zwcad from autocad"

March 19, 2024

5.0

Pros

It does literally more than autocad for less than half price.

Cons

Some questions that we make to the support are not answered.

Alternatives considered

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Switched from

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)[AutoCAD LT](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/)

Price of course, it does more than autocad for less than half price.

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RL

Richard L.  
president  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lower cost CAD program"

August 15, 2023

3.0

As a sole practitioner with small budget, I needed a CAD program that was affordable and compatible with those used by others in the profession.

Pros

As a former AutoCad user, it was critical to not need to learn a new program. ZWCad looks nearly identical.

Cons

Several annoying bugs. System crashes after too many zooms, copies an object at times instead of moving it, layer control page requires a magnifying glass to read, autosave often doesn't work as they say, text edit overwrites existing text at times instead of adding to it.

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SV

Sudhanshu V.  
Engineering manager  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Wonderful CAD Software "

June 13, 2023

5.0

We increase 80% efficiency of our users along with my own work. Reduced the cost of Required Hardwarw

Pros

Wonderful Tool like Smart Mouse, Smart Plot, file compare tool for automatic modification review, Flexi Blocks

Cons

Not find anything wrong as working smoothly.

Switched from

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Ease of use, Innovative tools ( Voice Annotation, Smart Mouse, File compare, Auto Area calculations).

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Saurabh S.  
Programming Engineer  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good tool for 2D designing drafting and less expensive"

January 16, 2023

4.0

Pros

The commands use in the ZwCAD are comman like autocad, so its easy to use and anyone can use this software for 2D design.

Cons

Some features are complicated in ZwCAD compare to other product. Exporting in any format is minor hard

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CF

Claudia F.  
Architect  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Like autocad but affordable"

February 26, 2024

4.0

Pros

It is easy to use, interface like autocad and all similar comand line options

Cons

It has some bugs, not possible to do dynamic blocks

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Product Development Executive  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great tool to draw the drawings"

July 22, 2019

5.0

We use this software to make drawings of components like terminals and etc

Pros

This software allow us to draw according to our angles, and also it's easy to use after we learn the software

Cons

Little hard to learn the first steps of the tool. But after learnt, it became easy.

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LP

Ludovico P.  
Architect  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Exactly like Autocad. Same interface. 100% compatibility. Ultra lower price."

January 22, 2019

5.0

Pros

Exactly like Autocad but price is much much much more affordable. Upgrades are possible also after years.

Cons

I use ZWcad since 2008. I also use Autocad. The defects of Autocad are the same of the defects of Zwcad.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Drafter/Designer  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Smaller version of Autocad"

July 18, 2019

4.0

Worked More than 6 months and found its good and faster than AutoCAD.

Pros

Easy to use, Everything looks like AutoCAD. Because of Smaller size its faster than AutoCAD.

Cons

they need to improve feature and options, its OK for Beginners.

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karina M.  
administrador  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It is easy to use all the usual options of a professional 3D environment is available in ZWCAD. nice"

April 30, 2018

4.0

Pros

it designs made with ZWCAD can be read, edited and saved using AutoCAD and vice versa. great software

Cons

It has a drawback, and it is inconvenient that it can not be used in a single line of text. it can be annoy

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SD

Sebastien D.  
responsable BE  
Furniture  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "zwcad mieux que autocad"

March 18, 2026

5.0

apres 26 ans sur autocad ,je revis avec zwcad qui est plus performant a mon gout.une seule erreur fatal en 2 ans.

Pros

rapidite du logiciel et la fluidite. fini les fatals error de autocad.récuperation des gabarist de autocad et des blocs dynamiques

Cons

pas d'inconvenient sur ce logiciel car c'est la même logique que autocad,Hormis la fonction nettoyer qui ne reprend pas la polyligne.

Alternatives considered

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Reason for choosing ZWCAD

pour son prix et sa performance rien de plus

Switched from

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

pour le cout financier et la performance

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JC

Jesús C.  
Delineante  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ZWCAD gran alternativa "

January 8, 2025

5.0

Herramienta de CAD muy versátil y potente. Intuitiva y ágil.

Pros

Precio ajustado de las licencias. Evolución continua.

Cons

Aún tiene algunos fallos menores. Poco a poco se van subsanando con cada revisión.

Switched from

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Precio de las licencias. Rendimiento muy similar.

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FC

Fabiana C.  
Eng. Sanitária, Ambiental e de Segurança  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Recomendo uso ZWCAD"

April 22, 2022

5.0

Atende completamente minhas expectativas, possui todos os recursos que preciso no momento.

Pros

Realiza vários tipos de conversões, pode ser usado em 3D, as tabelas ajudam bastante nos cálculos de área (automaticamente), é possível trabalhar em isométrico...

Cons

Foi um pouco difícil me adaptar ao local onde ficam as ferramentas.

Switched from

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

O ZWCAD possui licença permanente e todos os recursos que preciso, ainda permite que realize upgrade quando necessário pagando apenas a atualização.

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MS

Manuel S.  
Técnico proyectista  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Gran software 2D"

December 2, 2022

4.0

Experiencia muy positiva. Siendo un programa desconocido es muy parecido a otros software 2D.

Pros

Gran fluidez. Interfaz muy parecida a otros programas similares 2D. Sencillez y adaptado a muchos formatos editables. Licencias flotantes, muy útil en oficinas técnicas con varios usuarios.

Cons

En realidad nada o muy poco. Para lo que lo utilizo se adapta muy bien a mis necesidades.

Alternatives considered

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Reason for choosing ZWCAD

Precio.

Review Source

MM

Massimiliano M.  
impiegato  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ottima rapporto qualità\\prezzo!"

October 31, 2022

4.0

Pros

Intuitivo e semplice da usare anche per principianti

Cons

Da migliorare l'editing delle immagini importate

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MT

Mato T.  
Surveyor  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "EXCELLENT SOFTWARE FOR EXCELLENT PRICE"

September 12, 2018

4.0

Pros

The simplicity of this software is a virtue, it works great in rotating drawings, which can not say for other

Cons

a couple of times froze with a bit bigger and more demanding drawings, I do not think it's up to my computer configuration ... but I hope some kind of upgrade will solve it

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bS

blake S.  
Project manager  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Took some getting used to, but once you're in the groove it's great!"

April 9, 2018

5.0

Pros

Great modeling software that allows you the ability to review structures in wireframe and flat space to allow transparency of your project depending on the situation and what you're trying to communicate to your team

Cons

It tends to lag up my computer a bit but that may be due to my computing specs. Freezing of the program through complex and intricate modeling is really the only downside here, but I'm running a 970 nvidia and processor so I'm not sure why I'm experiencing these issues, I'll follow up with customer support.

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RK

Rachel K.  
Project Manager  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software"

April 22, 2021

5.0

Pros

Eaay to use and compatible with other software

Cons

I don't find it easy to scale documents once they are printed to PDF

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